{"product_id":"natchez-crape-myrtle","title":"Natchez Crape Myrtle","description":"\u003ch2\u003eNatchez Crape Myrtle – White Blooms All Summer, Year-Round Beauty\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eNatchez Crape Myrtle\u003c\/strong\u003e is one of the most celebrated flowering trees in the American landscape — and it earns that reputation every single season. From early summer straight through to the first frost, it delivers a continuous cascade of brilliant white blooms. Then, as the flowers fade, the show continues: cinnamon-colored exfoliating bark and rich fall foliage keep it a standout long after bloom season ends.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy Gardeners Love Natchez\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLongest Bloom Season of Any Crape Myrtle:\u003c\/strong\u003e White flower clusters appear from early summer through fall frost — months of continuous color.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStunning Year-Round Structure:\u003c\/strong\u003e Exfoliating cinnamon bark and attractive fall foliage provide visual interest in every season.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePollinator Magnet:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bees and butterflies flock to the blooms, supporting a healthy garden ecosystem all summer long.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFast Growing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Can reach 20–30 ft. at maturity — makes a dramatic specimen tree, privacy screen, or street-side planting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeat \u0026amp; Drought Tolerant:\u003c\/strong\u003e Thrives in full sun and handles summer heat with ease once established. Cold Hardiness Zone 6-9\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLow Maintenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Minimal care required — avoid “crape murder” topping and let it grow naturally for best form and bloom.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePlanting \u0026amp; Care\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant in \u003cstrong\u003efull sun\u003c\/strong\u003e (6+ hours daily) in well-drained soil. Water regularly during the first growing season to establish roots. Once established, Natchez is highly drought-tolerant. Avoid heavy topping — light shaping in late winter is all that’s needed to maintain a beautiful natural form and maximize blooms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSize Guide\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e1–2 ft.:\u003c\/strong\u003e Great for planting in groups or along a border. Establishes quickly and grows fast.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e4–5 ft.:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ready to make an immediate landscape impact — ideal for specimen or privacy planting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePair It With\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLove crape myrtles but want a bold color contrast? Plant alongside the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/bellini-grape-crape-myrtle-compact-deep-purple-blooming-shrub\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBellini® Grape Crape Myrtle\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e — its deep purple blooms complement Natchez’s white flowers beautifully, creating a striking two-tone summer display in any landscape.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Live Good Logistics","offers":[{"title":"1-2 ft. (3G)","offer_id":51924484686104,"sku":"FLO-CRA-NAT-12-3G","price":79.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"4-5 ft. (3G)","offer_id":51924484718872,"sku":"FLO-CRA-NAT-45-3G","price":99.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"5-6ft. (3G)","offer_id":52113953784088,"sku":"sku-49774350041328","price":139.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1110\/4944\/files\/crape-myrtle-natchez-2.jpg?v=1775558039","url":"https:\/\/www.hendersongardensupply.com\/products\/natchez-crape-myrtle","provider":"Henderson Garden Supply","version":"1.0","type":"link"}